Knit a Lento by Jonna Helin
my golden Lento with a Zinnia Skirt from Colette Patterns
a peek of my Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki
Class #1 Wednesday, July 23, 6 to 9:00 p.m.
Please bring your calendar to the first class.
We’ll choose the other 3 dates together.
a great next step garment for new knitters
some new techniques for intermediate knitters, too!
I have some go-to patterns that I will knit over and over again.
The Lento is one of them. It can be a splash of colour for a special occasion, or that simple sweater that looks ‘done’ when you are in a hurry. Change up the length, the body shape, the sleeve length, or the fabric. Mix yarns together to make a unique colourway. Tuck the front into your waistband, or knit it long and elegant – make it your own. So versatile!
This sweater features:
– top down knitting
– a fold down collar
– a quick knit on large needles
– raglan increases
– a few short rows
– comfortable fit
– easy to customize to suit you
If you are interested in this program please email for more information and registration details.
Sophie Scarf or Shawl
the perfect little accessories!
Class #1 is Saturday, August 16
Please bring your calendars to choose the second date
Venessa’s Sophie Shawl
This designs by Petite Knit, and this one, play well with any outfit. Both the shawl and the scarf are based on the same construction style, so it is easy to work with one of the patterns and make the size you need.
The design features are:
– knit tip to tip in garter stitch
– increased and decreased on only one edge
– i-cord finishes
– easy to wear indoors or out
– portable WIP to pack with you
– simple structure but interesting to knit

Venessa’s Sophie Scarf
The Poppy Tee
a Petiteknit pattern
Venessa’s Poppy Tee yoke
4 Saturdays
Class #1 July 19, 1 to 5 p.m.
please bring your calendars to the first class to choose the other dates
picture from PetiteKnit on ravelry
It’s just a joy to knit. Sport weight yarn is the just-right weight for knitting through the summer!
If this tee program interests you, please email for more information and registration details.
The Carta
Class #2 is July 4
picture from issuelyric Tae on ravelry
This herringbone fabric is knit sideways, with worsted weight yarn, on over-sized needles. The pattern is simple and rhythmic.
Venessa’s left front
You will learn:
a clever construction method
an i-cord cast on
herringbone stitch
shaping within the textured pattern
customizing the fit
to keep track in a written pattern
picture from issuelyric Tae on ravelry
We will work the swatch in pattern together in the first class. Classes will happen monthly. We’ll choose the other 3 dates together in our first class, to accommodate your schedules.
Venessa’s swatch
If this class interests you, please email (today please) to have a spot held for you.
I will email you the supply list and registration details.
Blue Anemone
Class #4 is July 5
Venessa’s Blue Anemone
These beautiful flowers are spreading!
We’ll be cutting our steeks in a few weeks!
One of my favourites to wear in the summer is
The Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter
Did you miss this class? I’m thinking of offering it again.
If you are interested, just drop me an email and I’ll plan it for us.
take good care of yourselves
Venessa and the fluffier one